Chinon 506 SM XL - Direct Sound

marketed in 1976

sound and silent super 8 cartridge

lens: Chinon Reflex Zoom f: 1.2 \ F: 8-40 mm

zooming ratio: 5x

focusing: manual, microprism, 1.5 m to ifinity

macro focusing: 0.05 up to 15 m

zooming: auto (High and Low speed) and manual

filter size: 58 mm screw-in

viewfinder: reflex with adjustable eyepiece

viewfinder information: recording signal (green LED), film transport signal (flicker), over and under-exposure warning, fade signal, aperture scale

exposure: auto and manual exposure control; TTL EE, Cds cell

aperture range: f/1.2 to f/45

film speed: auto for 25/40 and 100/160 ASA (daylight/tungsten)

ASA notching: 1-pin

backlight control button: yes

CCA filter: built-in 85A filter, automatic and manual

filming speed: silent cartridge (18, 36 fps, single frame), sound cartridge (18 fps, single frame)

intervalometer: 1 to 60 seconds

shutter opening angle: 220 degrees, electroagnetic shutter

fading: automatic

sound: single-system, magnetic recording on super 8 film

recordinglevel control: High and Low

sound sockets: monitor, microphone

recording level meter: yes

remote control socket: yes

movie light socket: screw type (1/4")

synchronized flash socket: yes

handle: fixed pistol grip

battery checker: yes

film drive motor: DC micromotor

power source: 6 x AA batteries only

external power socket: 9 V DC

weight: 1700 g

dimension: 75 x 220 x 224 mm

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Japan by Chinon